Software & Technology | Food Logistics

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Discuss the 2021 Space Race

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss the 2021 space race and how robotics is playing a role in getting people there.

Yard automation quickly plugs into properties (land and facility) built and configured with its requirements in mind.

Designing for Yard Automation

For enterprises looking to innovate for long-term competitive gain, they must embrace autonomous yard operations.

Different types of freezers and chillers for different types of food products will require varying levels of maintenance and cleaning to keep in top shape.

How Modern Freezers and Chillers Improve Food Safety in the Cold Chain

Greg Sheridan, sales manager for FPS Food Process Solutions Corp., talks about freezers and chillers in the cold food space, what to consider when installing new equipment and what companies should be mindful of going forward.

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Grocers Bring Order Fulfillment Management In-House to Improve Customer Service

Thanks to innovations in mobile computer vision technology, today’s grocery retailers can make inventory management more reliable and intuitive than ever before, paving the way for greater profitability and enhanced customer service.

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Keeping Links in the Supply Chain Intact

It’s pertinent today’s companies are able to see, measure and improve what’s happening across the supply chain.

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Simco Logistics Transforms DSD with Lucas Systems’ Warehouse Optimization Solutions

Lucas Systems helped Simco Logisitcs create a paperless voice-directed picking process across the refrigerated and frozen areas of the DC.

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Sustainability Remains Critical in Supply Chain Management

Supplier development was found to be the most common mechanism used by firms to deliver on their supply chain software promises.

Driverless trucks are close to level 4 autonomy.

Driverless Trucks Come to Third-Party Logistics

Autonomous technology is now a reality. So, how does the 3PL sector take advantage of driverless trucks?

Drivers have access to predictive technology that identifies road signage, driver behavior, weather conditions and road conditions to help guide them to the safest, most efficient route.

Top 10 Must-Have Telematics Features for the Remainder 2021

By using data, connectivity and AI-powered analysis, companies can have a huge competitive advantage if they can act on the issues at hand.

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L.I.N.K. | How Do Trucking Companies Handle Drug Testing?

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.

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Ekhhosoft Debuts New Cloud-Based Operational Performance Management Software Solution for CPG, Food Manufacturers

The new Ekho Cloud solution is engineered for native cloud deployment in an Industry 4.0 universe centered around the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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Warehouse Labels for Food and Beverage Industries

Barcodes serve as the crucial link between WMS solutions and the employees responsible for keeping warehouses running.

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Consumer Trends Impact Food Supply Chain Visibility

Trends like increasing grocery e-commerce and reliance on micro-fulfillment centers are changing the food supply chain and the logistics behind supply chain visibility.

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How COVID-19 Highlighted Problems with U.S. Food Supply Chain

As the food supply chain became more globalized in recent years, the imbalance caused by the pandemic shone a direct light on the immediate need to correct this antiquated process.

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From Data to Decisions: Making Sense of Fleet Managers’ Information Deluge

With advancements in telematics, fleet and asset management platforms can now tell fleet managers what they don’t know when they need to know it.

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Werner Launches New App for Drivers

Drive Werner Pro is an evolution of the first Drive Werner app, which has been utilized and well-received by Werner’s professional drivers for five years.

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Descartes Acquires GreenMile for $30M

Descartes Systems Group has acquired GreenMile in an up-front cash consideration of $30 million.

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Leveraging Tech to Address Today’s Biggest Workforce Imperatives

To attract a new generation to a career in food and beverage manufacturing, companies will need to meet the demands of younger workers, lest recruitment (and retention) will remain an ongoing challenge.

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Cat Lift Trucks Go Hydrostatic for the First Time

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group revealed its new hydrostatic IC lift truck series, a first for the Cat brand.

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How to Drive Greater Sustainability in Food Logistics

Accurately measuring a true carbon footprint requires companies and networks to openly share data and rethink their procurement processes.

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Marine Traffic and Tive Partner to Provide Ship Movement and Ports Information

The partnership will provide customers with insights that increase end-customer experience.

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IBM Taps Blockchain, AI to Help Small-Scale Farmers

IBM is working with Heifer International to help Honduran farmers see greater profits for their harvests through transparency.

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Tackling Pandemic Worker Shortages in Logistics

Here's how warehouses can not only beef up their staff immediately, but also prevent future churn by increasing retention, even through a pandemic.

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L.I.N.K. | Maven Machines Details Trends in Trucking

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.

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Building a Superstar Grocery Retailer with Supply Chain Control Towers

As AI/ML systems become more prevalent, retailers can layer this technology on top of existing platforms to create control towers and leverage existing investment.

There are some steps asset-owners across all modes can take right now to reduce their carbon emissions.

Act Sustainably with Supply Chain Technology

Innovative technologies can make a huge impact on supply chain sustainability by eliminating empty miles, improving asset efficiency and measuring the carbon footprint.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 5: Now What?

June 4 marked the conclusion of the 100-day review. Within this timeframe, the United States encountered a number of major supply chain disruptions. What's in store for the future?

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Securing the Supply Chain and the Adjacent Data Chain

Businesses are investing in technologies that enable proactive cybersecurity risk checks among suppliers and trading partners to help identify potential security issues before a breach can occur.

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What if Supply Chain Sustainability is a Data Problem?

Whether based on blockchain or other technologies not yet identified, improved transparency delivered through traceability solutions will allow entire supply chains to work together to achieve sustainability goals vital to the whole planet.

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How Digital Platforms Help Restaurant Industry Improve Hiring Environment

Tech platforms can help mitigate the pain, and in many cases, get more out of your existing workforce without sapping energy or creativity.

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Food Traceability Leadership Consortium to Find a Solution to FDA Regulations

The Food Traceability Leadership Consortium will explore possible solutions to the FDA’s proposed traceability regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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The Timeline of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

COVID-19's impact on the supply chain will be something for the history books. Take a look at this interactive timeline, detailing important events throughout the past year.

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Transition to Proactive Cold Chain Management

More producers are seeking software and service providers who can solve their data challenges and support various aspects of cold chain management.